Page last updated  01 August, 2011                                              

   

About Our Club
 

Club Wiki - where we have all of our information resources for existing and new members. Visit the Wiki for information about:
  • Insurance cover
  • Information for Leaders
  • Club policies
  • How we organise things

and much, much more...




Visitors
Visitors are welcome to attend two activities before becoming a member. Leaders are requested to email visitor details to the club secretary at bankstownbush@gmail.com so we can keep track.
Overdue bushwalkers?
If needed Wilderness Rescue can be contacted by phoning 132 222 and asking for pager no. 6277321

Club Notices

SPRING CLUB PROGRAM

The Spring 2011 program is now available on this site.

CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY – MONDAY, 12 DECEMBER

Put this date in your calendars now. More details will be emailed to club members or available at club meetings. Payment due by the 14 November club meeting.

10 MARCH – 5 APRIL, 2012 – TREKking IN NEPAL

Our trek will combine the Tamang Heritage Trail with a trek through the more mountainous Langtang region and a visit to Lake Gosaikund. There will be a mix of camping, home stay and tea-houses. Cost (including air fares) should be in the $3,000 – 4,000 range. Firm bookings and a deposit will be required in December. The trek is currently full, but there is a wait list in case of cancellations.

MARCH OR APRIL 2012    VIETNAM

Seeking expressions of interest of any one who would like to join a 2 week tour of Vietnam in March or April 2012.  The cost would be approx $3k.

October 2012 - Nepal

Missed out on previous Club trips to Nepal? Always wanted to see the Himalayas? Well here’s another opportunity! In October 2012 we are spending 4 weeks in Nepal visiting the Himalayan Langtang and Annapurna regions, from their gateway destinations - Kathmandu & Pokhara.

PHOTOS FROM CLUB TRIPS IN THE CLUB OR MEMBERS' ONLINE PHOTO ALBUMS

Recent additions to the Club Photo Album and Members' photo albums include photos from the following club activities:

Easter Backpack in the Jagungal Wilderness

Malaita Point - 17 April, 2011

Bouddi NP: Putty Beack to Little Beach and Return - 20 January, 2011

More photos from members for the album are always welcome. Instructions for getting your photos added can be found here.

PARTICIPATING IN ROPE ACTIVITIES WITH OUR CLUB

All people participating in rope activities MUST be paid up members of the club. Rope activities being abseiling, canyoning, caving and climbing.

To find out more about joining our club please take a look at http://bankstownbush.wikispaces.com/Membership+Fees  or at the Information for New Members area.

INDOOR CLIMBING

A group of club members goes indoor climbing at either Evolution Climbing & Training at Wetherill Park or Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym at Villawood. If you would like to join us e-mail bankstownbush@gmail.com for details.

 

Walks Programs
Spring 2011
Winter 2011
Autumn 2011



Club Activities

Club Activities

Gear Hire

The club has a variety of equipment including tents, a sleeping bag and overnight packs available for hire at a rate of $5 per item per weekend. One weeks notice is to be given to the equipment officer for all borrowing and hiring of equipment. Contact details for hiring equipment are included on the information sheet sent to all members after the March AGM, and new members when they first join.